Our Team

Operations

With that rare combination of creativity and analytical thinking, CEO and Founder Heather Ripley is accomplished in sales.
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Heather Ripley, Founder/CEO
From finance to consulting, Bill brings diverse business management and marketing experience to the Ripley PR team and our clients.
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Bill Mattern, President
As a graduate of Maryville College and longtime resident of Blount County, Grayson provides valuable support to Ripley PR clients throughout the U.S.
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Grayson Shockley, Managing Director

Account Management

Do you have a story to tell? Anthony Cloud has the ability to tell it. He wants to share all your company’s news, whether it be about a brand-new product or an award it just received.
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Anthony Cloud, Brand Manager
Anthony is a seasoned media professional bringing a wealth of experience to the role of Brand Manager at Ripley PR.
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Anthony Pecoraro, Brand Manager

Media Relations + News

Stephanie has always had a love for writing and storytelling that led her first to a broadcast journalism career as a news reporter, anchor and producer in both commercial and public television.
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Stephanie Aldrich, Head of Media Relations
With experience in local media and sales, Seth brings a versatile experience to the Ripley PR team.
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Seth Norris, Media Relations Coordinator
John has always had a passion for news and current events, which led him into a career as a TV news broadcaster. He worked as an anchor and reporter for the CBS affiliate in Watertown, New York, before taking on the same duties at WVLT in Knoxville.
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John Pirsos, Media Relations Specialist
With a background in business management, advertising and employee development, he has always had a desire to help others achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves.
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Rob Slaughter, Media Relations Specialist

Strategic Research + Industry Analysis

Amanda Greever has a superpower. She can transform bare facts into compelling stories that garner Ripley PR's clients the media coverage they deserve.
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Amanda Greever, Head of Research, Production Manager

Content Strategy + Creation

As a long-time reporter and editor, Matthew covered everything: politics, sports, scandals, crime, entertainment and the arts, breaking news, and in-depth feature stories.
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Matthew Everett, Senior PR Content Writer, Programs Specialist
Telling your story and sharing your company's news is Lara Bergman's specialty.
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Lara Bergman, PR Content Writer, Programs Specialist
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